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ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2026

User-testing of a combined dual-mode educational approach for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Milagrin Xavier, B H Giridhar, Uday Venkat Mateti, C G Deepak, B S Roopa, Juno Jerold Joel

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Milagrin XavierNitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Mangalore, India.
B H GiridharNitte (Deemed to be University), KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Mangalore, India.
Uday Venkat MatetiNitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Mangalore, India.
C G DeepakNitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Mangalore, India.
B S RoopaNitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Mangalore, India.
Juno Jerold JoelNitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Mangalore, India.

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Background: Individualized patient education, continuous monitoring and regular follow ups are very essential for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) management. Educational interventions can improve patient knowledge and self-management skills. Current study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined dual-mode educational approach developed for patients with COPD, in improving knowledge and assessing the acceptability of the educational materials. Methodology: A single-group pre-test pos Results: A total of 36 patients were enrolled for the study. The reliability of the questionnaires was established using Intraclass Correlation coefficient (ICC) and it scored between 0.88 and 0.98 fulfilling the reliability criteria. During the knowledge assessment following the educational interventions showed an improvement in the patient knowledge and attained a statistical significance throughout all the language versions ( Conclusion: The user- testing analysis proved that the combined dual-mode educational approach was well accepted by the patients and it significantly improved their knowledge on COPD.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseEducational materialsReadabilityReliabilityUser testing

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PMID42910133
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